Step 2 Frame a Picture

Ready the camera.
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp.

Frame the picture.

Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom buttons to activate optical zoom. Press t (j) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or v (k) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.

Zoom out Zoom in

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3), holding down v (k) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4, for a total magnification of 12. A monitor indicator shows the current zoom ratio.
Zoom indicator displayed when the zoom buttons are pressed.

Optical zoom (up to 3)

Zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect.

Digital Zoom

Unlike optical zoom, data from the cameras image sensor are processed digitally with digital zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly grainy image.
High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
In high-sensitivity shooting mode (c 33), sensitivity is increased to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement under low lighting.

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Press the shutter-release button halfway.
By default, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus area and focus indicator (p) glow green and exposure is set. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area and focus indicator blink red. Change the composition and try again. When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed and focus is acquired on the subject in the center of the monitor.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

Shutter-Release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Focus and shoot.

The macro mode applied in L (auto) mode or highsensitivity shooting mode is stored in the cameras memory even after the camera is turned off.

Macro Mode

In macro mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
Press the rotary multi selector I (exposure compensation).
Use the rotary multi selector to adjust exposure.
When the picture is too dark: adjust the exposure compensation to + side. When the picture is too bright: adjust the exposure compensation to - side. Exposure compensation can be set to values between -2.0 and +2.0 EV.

Exposure compensation

The I icon is displayed in the monitor. The monitor will return to the normal display for the current mode if the setting is not applied by pressing d within a few seconds. The exposure compensation applied in L mode or high-sensitivity shooting mode is stored in the cameras memory even after the camera is turned off.
Shooting Suited for the Scene - High-sensitivity Shooting Mode, Scene Mode
In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased with shooting under low lighting to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600 depending upon the brightness of the subject.
Enter high-sensitivity shooting mode by pressing C in shooting mode, selecting K (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d. Frame the subject and take the picture.

High sensitivity

Notes on High-sensitivity Shooting Mode
This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (c 111) off when using a tripod. Pictures taken in this mode may become somewhat grainy. Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.
In high-sensitivity shooting mode, pressing m displays the high-sensitivity menu. The items available from this menu are the same as those available in the L (auto) mode shooting menu (c 86), except that [ISO sensitivity] is not available in the high-sensitivity menu. Just as with L (auto) mode, the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation are available.

Scene Modes

The camera offers a choice of 15 scene options. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type.
B Portrait E Landscape P Sports D Night portrait C Party/indoor H Beach/snow I Sunset J Dusk/dawn G Night landscape M Close up N Museum K Fireworks show O Copy L Backlight F Panorama assist
Enter scene mode by pressing C in shooting mode, selecting n (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.
Press m to display the scene menu screen, and choose the desired scene and press d.
Scene menu Beach/snow I Sunset J Dusk/dawn G Night landscape M Close up Exit
Frame the subject and take the picture.

Image Mode

[Z Image mode] (c 87) can be set in the scene menu. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.

Scene menu Image mode

Features
B Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Digital zoom cannot be applied. C A* H Off* F Off I 0.0* u Auto*
* Other settings can be selected. E Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (c 24) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus. C B H Off* F Off I 0.0* u Off
* Other settings can be selected. P Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 0.8 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to [c Normal (3264)]. The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting and the memory card used. C B H Off F Off I 0.0* u Off
* Other settings can be selected.
Icons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: J, flash mode (c 28); H, selftimer (c 30); F, macro mode (c 31); I, exposure compensation (c 32); u, AF-assist illumination (c 111).

D Night Portrait

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Digital zoom cannot be applied. C
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

K Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (c 24) always lights; however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity. C O Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Use macro mode (c 31) to focus at short ranges. Colored text and drawings may not show up well. C B* H Off* F Off* I 0.0* u Auto*
* Other settings can be selected. L Backlight Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to fill in (illuminate) shadows. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

F Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using Panorama Maker. C B* H Off* F Off* I 0.0* u Auto*
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (c 111) off when using a tripod.
Use the rotary multi selector to choose [F Panorama assist] in the scene menu and press d.
The yellow panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
Scene menu N Museum K Fireworks show O Copy L Backlight F Panorama assist Exit B M
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the direction and press d.
Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (V), left (U), up (S), or down (T). The panorama direction icon (E) is displayed to the direction pressed, and changes to white when d is pressed. 5 Apply flash mode (c 28), self-timer (c 30), macro mode (c 31), and exposure compensation (c 32) settings with this step, if necessary. Press d to reselect the direction.

Take the first picture.

The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor.

Take the second picture.

Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

Playing Voice Memos

Press d while a picture is displayed in 15/11/2007 15:30 M full-frame playback to play voice memo. 0004.JPG Playback ends when the voice memo ends or d is pressed again. Pictures with voice memos can be recP P ognized by the A:P and P icons. Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise volume.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press T. Use the rotary multi selector to choose [P] and press d. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

Voice Memos

Voice memos are assigned the picture file name they are attached to with the three-letter extension.WAV (e.g., DSCN0015.WAV) (c 118). If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. The COOLPIX S51 may be not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras.

Viewing Pictures by Date

In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures taken on a specified date can be displayed. When m is pressed, the calendar menu or the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.
Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode
Enter calendar mode by pressing C in playback mode, selecting J (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

Calendar

Choose the desired date and press d.
Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow. Press t (j) to view previous month, press v (k) to view following month.
The first picture for that date will be displayed fullframe. Press t (j) in full-frame playback to return to calendar mode.
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode
Enter list by date mode by pressing C in playback mode, selecting L (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.
Dates for which pictures exist will be listed.

List by date

Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be listed together as [Others].
List by date / 11 / / 11 / Others
The first picture for that date will be displayed fullframe. Press t (j) in full-frame playback to return to the date list.
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Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode
To Select date Use Description Use the rotary multi selector to select a date. c
Select month (calendar mode only)
Press t (j) to view previous month, press v (k) to view following month. Press d to display the first picture taken on the selected date. Press t (j) in full-frame playback to return to the calendar or list by date mode selected before viewing in full-frame playback. Press T after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose [Yes] and press d to delete all pictures taken on the selected date. Press m to display the calendar or list by date menu. Press C to display the playback-mode selection menu. Press i to return to the last shooting mode selected.

Playback speed 5 fps 10 fps 15 fps
The camera returns to shooting mode.
Press the shutter-release button to record the first frame.
The recorded picture will be superimposed on the view through the lens.
Press the shutter-release button to record the second frame.
Use the frame superimposed in the camera monitor as a guide for recording consecutive frames. The monitor turns off automatically with the auto off function (c 112) if no operations are performed for 30 minutes, and recording ends.
Press d to end recording.
Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 frames have been recorded.

Stop-Motion Movie

Flash mode (c 28), macro mode (c 31), and exposure compensation (c 32) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.

Auto-Focus Mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Option Z Single AF (default setting) a Full-time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of [Single AF] is recommended.
Movie File Names and Folder Names

Movie Playback

In full-frame playback (c 26), movies are recognized by movie mode icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. The movie mode icon varies depending upon a movie option (c 63) selected in shooting mode. Use the zoom buttons to adjust playback volume. Press t (j) to lower volume, or v (k) to raise volume. Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the rotary multi selector I or J to choose a control, then press d to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
To Rewind Advance Press Q U Description Rewind movie. Playback resumes when d is released. Advance movie. Playback resumes when d is released. Pause playback. While paused, use the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused. V Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while d is pressed. W Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while d is pressed. z S End S Resume playback. End playback and return to full-frame playback.

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Pausing

Volume indicator During playback
End playback and return to full-frame playback.

Deleting Movie Files

Press T when displayed in full-frame playback (c 26), or when selected in thumbnail (c 44) or thumbnail wheel (c 45) playback. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose [Yes] and press d to delete the movie, or choose [No] and press d to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.
Enter voice recording mode by pressing C in shooting mode, selecting (use the rotary multi selector), and then pressing d.

Voice recording

The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
Voice recording 5 / 11 / : N Max. rec. time : : 3 8
The indicator lamp lights during recording. After about 30 seconds, the cameras auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off. Pause indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator
Voice recording 5 / 11 / : N 00: 01: 00/00: 04:00 Index: 0 1
Date of recording Time remaining Index number
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.
Operations During Recording
The following operations are available during recording. If the monitor has turned off, press i to reactivate.
To Pause/resume recording Create index Press Description Press once to pause recording; indicator lamp will blink. During recording, press the rotary multi selector to create index. Camera can skip to any index during playback. Start of recording is index number 01; other index numbers that follow are assigned in ascending order, up to index number 98. Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

End recording

Sound Quality
Press m in voice recording mode to display the following sound quality options. Choose the sound quality for the recording.

When connecting the audio video/USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio video/USB cable. When disconnecting the audio video/USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.
Click [Start Transfer] in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.
At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete. For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.
Turn the camera off and disconnect the audio video/USB cable.
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If your memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, the intended device must support the memory card. At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 of Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer (c 74) to transfer pictures. Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog will be displayed. Select [Cancel], close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer. To transfer pictures stored in the cameras internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (c 71, 100).
Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files
Navigate to the folder on the computers hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Use a series of pictures taken using the [Panorama assist] option in scene mode (c 40) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker. Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite (CD). After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker. Windows Open [All Programs] ([Programs] under Windows 2000) from the [Start] menu > [ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4] > [Panorama Maker 4]. Macintosh Open Applications by selecting [Applications] from the [Go] menu, and double-click the [Panorama Maker 4] icon. For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

See Image/Sound File and Folder Names (c 118) for more information.

Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 135) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

Take pictures

Select pictures for printing using [Print set] option (c 83).
Connect to printer (c 78)
Print pictures one at a time (c 79)
Print multiple pictures (c 80)
Turn camera off and disconnect audio video/USB cable
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures: Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printers card slot Take a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your cameras print set menu (c 83).
ImageLink-compatible Printers
Users of ImageLink-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. See Connecting to a ImageLink-compatible Printer (c 85) and the documentation provided with your printer for details.
Connecting the Camera and Printer

Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied audio video/USB cable.
When connected correctly, the PictBridge start-up screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

Print selection

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When connecting the audio video/USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio video/USB cable. When disconnecting the audio video/USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 78), print pictures by following the procedure below.
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired picture and press d.
The PictBridge menu is displayed. Press t (j) to switch to thumbnail display. Press v (k) to switch back to full-frame playback.
w PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit
Choose [Copies] and press d.
Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press d.

Copies

Choose [Paper size] and press d.
PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size Exit
Choose the desired paper size and press d.
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d.
Paper size Default 3.5 x 5 in. 5 x 7 in. Postcard 100 x 150mm Exit

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 135). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo information (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) can also be printed. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.
Press m in playback mode.
Use the rotary multi selector to choose [Print set] and press d.
The print set menu is displayed.
Playback menu Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image Exit
Choose [Print selected] and press d.
Print set Print selected Delete print set
Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each.
Rotate the rotary multi selector to select pictures, and press G or H to set the number of copies for each. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not displayed with pictures for which 0 copies have been specified and these pictures will not be printed. Press v (k) to switch to full-frame playback. Press t (j) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press d when setting is complete.

w Print selection

Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information.
[Date]: Print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. [Info]: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in the print order. Note that this information is not printed with direct connection to a printer. [Done]: Complete the print order and exit.
Print set Done Date Info Exit
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.
Print Set Deleting All Print Orders Note on the Print Set [Date] Option
[Date] and [Info] are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.
Choose [Delete print set] in step 3 and press d. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.
The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing when [Date] in the print set menu is enabled are those recorded with the picture when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the cameras date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

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[Memory contains no images.] Message
If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the message, [Memory contains no images.], will be displayed. Press m to display the copy option screen, and copy the pictures stored in the cameras internal memory to the memory card.
File Names of Copied Pictures
When pictures are copied using the [Selected images] option, the newly copied pictures are numbered consecutively from the largest number existing between the two memory sources. Ex: when the last number in the source memory is 32 (DSCN0032.JPG) and the last number in the destination memory is 18 (DSCN0018.JPG), the copied pictures are assigned numbers starting from DSCN0033. When pictures are copied using the [All images] option, all the pictures in the folder are copied with the same file numbers. New folder numbers are assigned in ascending order starting from the largest folder number available. If a new folder cannot be created, the folder is not copied and an error message will be displayed.
Edited copies have the same protection marking (c 99) as the original but are not marked for printing (c 83).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options.

R V W Z f b

Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust monitor brightness and choose display style. Date imprint Imprint date or date counter on pictures. Vibration reduction Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled. AF assist Enable or disable AF assist illumination. Sound settings Adjust sound settings. Record orientation Choose whether or not to record the orientation of a picture taken.
c 103 c 104 c 105 c 108 c 109 c 111 c 111 c 112 c 112

i M/O j k n B

Auto off Set time before camera enters standby mode to save power. Format memory/Format card Format internal memory or memory card. Language Choose language for camera menus and messages. Video mode Choose from [NTSC] and [PAL]. Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Firmware version Display camera firmware version.
c 112 c 113 c 114 c 114 c 114 c 116
Displaying the Setup Menu
First, display the playback-mode or shooting-mode selection menu by pressing C. Then select Z (use the rotary multi selector), press d.
Set up Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint
Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings. (c 9) To exit the setup menu, press C.

Option Portrait effect (c 43) Default value Normal

Movie menu

Option Movie options (c 63) Stop-motion movies (c 64) Auto-focus mode (c 65) Default value Small size fps Single AF

Pictmotion menu

Option Background music (c 58) Effects (c 59) Playback order (c 59) Playback duration (c 59) Selected images (c 59) Default value High-speed Motion Random Fit to music length Auto select 30

Shooting menu

Option Image mode (c 87) White balance (c 89) Continuous (c 91) BSS (c 92) ISO sensitivity (c 93) Color options (c 93) AF area mode (c 94) Default value 8 M Normal (3264) Auto Single Off Auto Standard color Center

Setup menu

Option Menus (c 103) Welcome screen (c 104) Photo info (c 108) Brightness (c 108) Date imprint (c 109) Vibration reduction (c 111) AF assist (c 111) Button sound (c 112) Shutter sound (c 112) Record orientation (c 112) Auto off (c 112)
Default value Text Disable welcome Auto info 3 Off On Auto On On Auto 1m

Others

Option Sound quality (c 68) Paper size (c 79, 80) Slide show (c 98) Default value High Default 3s
Choosing [Reset all] also clears the current file number (c 118) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to 0001, delete all pictures (c 99) before selecting [Reset all]. Settings for [Date] (c 105), [Date counter] (c 110), [Language] (c 114), and [Video mode] (c 114) in the setup menu will remain unaffected even if [Reset all] is performed.

B Firmware Version

View the current camera firmware version.

COOLPIX S51 Ver. X.X

Optional Accessories
Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter ImageLink-compatible printer adapter Audio video/USB cable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 Battery Charger MH-62 AC Adapter EH-64 Dock Insert PV-12 Audio Video/USB Cable UC-E12

Approved Memory Cards

The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX S51.
SanDisk 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB1, 2 High-speed, 10-MB/s cards: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1 High-speed, 20-MB/s cards: 1 GB, 2 GBMB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB1, 2 High-speed, 10-MB/s cards: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB1, 2 High-speed, 10-MB/s cards: 256 MB High-speed, 20-MB/s cards: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1

Toshiba

Panasonic
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, the device must support memory card specifications. 2 SDHC-compliant.

Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: [Auto]) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources
224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom) Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) [W]: 0.5 to 16.4 EV [T]: 1.2 to 17.1 EV Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/20001 s, 4 s ([Fireworks show] scene mode) Electronically-controlled preset aperture 2 steps (f/3.3 and f/6.6 [W]) Can be selected from 10 and 3 seconds duration [W]: 0.3 to 6 m (1 ft. to 19 ft. 8.0 in.) [T]: 0.3 to 4 m (1 ft. to 13 ft. 1.5 in.) Sensor flash system Hi-Speed USB MTP, PTP Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Multi connector (supports ImageLink) Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish One EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied) AC Adapter EH-64 Approx. 150 shots (EN-EL8) Approx. 92.21 mm (3.6 2.3 0.8 in.) (excluding projections) Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz) (without battery and SD memory card)
Battery life* Dimensions (W H D) Weight Operating environment Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) Humidity Less than 85 % (no condensation)
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 C (77 F).
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 C (73 F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to [c Normal (3264)]. Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
Type Rated capacity Dimensions (W H D) Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery 3.7 V, 730 mAh Approx. 5 mm (1.4 1.9 0.2 in.) Approx. 17 g (0.6 oz) (excluding terminal cover)

Effective Megapixels

Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens

Huge, Bright LCD Screen

Optical Image Stabilization

ISO Capability

Seize the style. Make more of the moment.

Key Features

8.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches 3x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens high-quality optics provide exceptional images VR Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake Huge, Bright 3.0-inch High Resolution LCD offers 160 wide-angle of view, making it easy to share your pictures Slim, Stylish, All-Metal Design slips right into your shirt pocket or purse! Auto adjusts up to ISO 1600 keep shooting, even in low light One-Touch Portrait Button automatically activates In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and Face-Priority AF to create stunning portraits ictmotion creates in-camera slide shows with your music P
VR Optical Image Stabilization
Make camera shake a thing of the past. Incorporating highly effective optical VR image stabilization into its slim, compact dimensions, the COOLPIX S51 produces sharper, more satisfactory shots.
Whats more, high sensitivity up to ISO 1600 creates new opportunities to take sharper, more natural looking photos in lower lighting conditions.
Better pictures in lower light

ISO 1600 Capability

VR image stabilization
without vibration reduction

with vibration reduction

3.0-inch LCD monitor

Wave-surface design

Mode Button Huge, Bright 3.0 LCD Monitor for high visibility in daylight

Less than 0.8 thick

A large, bright LCD monitor makes it a cinch to compose shots and play them back anywhere. Thanks to its wide 160-degree viewing angle, its easy for everyone to gather round and see. And with the advantage of an anti-reflection coating, it allows images to be seen clearly even in direct sunlight.
Not only does the COOLPIX S51 have the power to take simply stunning pictures, but its also exceptionally elegant. Its eye-catching wave-surface design sets a high standard for quality throughout the camera, while its smooth curves and beautiful finish blend operational ease with stylish sophistication.

Pictmotion

Pictmotion lets users select 200 favorite images, and movies, then combine them with music (5 pieces pre-installed, 10 pieces loadable) and visual styles to create an entertaining audiovisual show for enjoyment anywhere. Now offering VGA quality, Pictmotion offers even clearer display when viewed through TV output.
In-camera slideshow with music
* ia COOLPIX Software Suite V (included) for Windows only
Nikon In-Camera Innovations Makes taking great pictures easy!

Simply better portraits

In-Camera Red-EyeFix This in-camera feature automatically fixes most typical occurrences of red-eye. D-Lighting Compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light and detail to selected shots where needed, without affecting properly exposed areas. One-touch portrait button take satisfaction further Add a touch of genius to your photography. A handy standalone button provides easy, direct access to three unique Nikon image innovations Face-priority AF* finds and focuses on up to 5 faces, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix for better flash photography, and D-Lighting that corrects exposure after the fact.
*Face recognition capability may be limited in some shooting conditions.

Digital Camera Specifications
Effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens:
8.1 million 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 8.28 million 3x Zoom-Nikkor; 6.3-18.9mm (35mm [135] format picture angle: 38-114mm); f/3.3-4.2; 12 elements in 9 groups; Digital zoom: up to 4x (35mm [135] format picture angle: 456mm) 30cm (1 ft.) to infinity (), Macro close-up mode: 4cm (1.6 in.) to infinity () 3.0-in., 230,000-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating Internal memory (approx. 13 MB), SD/SDHC memory card compatible 3264 x 2448 (High: 3264*/Normal: 3264), 2592 x 1944 (Normal: (pixels) 2592), 2048 x 1536 (Normal: 2048), 1024 x 768 (PC), 640 x 480 (TV), 3072 x 1728 (16:9) Optical VR Image Stabilization ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto (auto gain ISO 100-800) Hi-Speed USB Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8 (supplied), AC Adapter EH-64 (optional) Approx.150 shots with EN-EL8 battery (based on CIPA standard) Approx. 92.5 x 59 x 21 mm (3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.) excluding projections Approx. 125 g (4.4 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
System Requirements: OS Note: Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.x Windows: Windows Vista (32bit), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional pre-installed models CD-ROM drive required for installation. Only built-in USB ports are supported
Focus range: (from lens) Monitor:
Storage media: Image size: Vibration Reduction: (VR) ISO sensitivity: Interface: Power sources: Battery life: Dimensions: (WxHxD) Weight:
Microsoft , Windows and Windows VistaTM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh , Mac OS and QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The SDHC logo is a trademark. ImageLink and ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. The FotoNation logo is a trademark. The FotoConnect logo is a trademark. Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August NIKON INC.
Supplied accessories*: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL8, Battery Charger MH-62, AV/USB Cable UC-E12, Strap, Printer Dock Accessory: Dock Insert PV-12, COOLPIX Software Suite CD-ROM Optional accessories: AC Adapter EH-64 *Supplied accessories may differ by country or area.
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